Today is the day that many of you have been waiting for…the ability to order the 1st wave of Stampin’ Blendabilities! I must say when I first saw them at Leadership in January I knew that they would be a hit…an instant hit and I truly thought that the would have been available at the end of the 1st quarter. Why weren’t they???…
The reason is simple, they knew with the excitement that there would be no way that they could keep up with the demand and the end result would be back order and we all know how frustrating back orders can be!
Enough….the good news is that today you can order 6 (color sets today) plus the Skin Tone set and the remainder of the colors will be available to you on August 1st I think that it is very smart of Stampin’ Up! to stagger them this way.
Another great thing about today…..you all know how beautiful the Designer Series Paper is….well turn to pages 188 – 187 and this month you can buy 3 and get 1 free…no limits on how many!!! (I just love when they run deals like this) Click here to see the offerings!
Back to the Blendabilities – these are the colors that you can order today!
- Cherry Cobbler (Item #130995 – $11.95)
- Coastal Cabana (Item #131000 – $11.95)
- Daffodil Delight (Item #130998 – $11.95)
- Old Olive (Item #130999 – $11.95)
- Pumpkin Pie (Item #130997 – $11.95)
- Rich Razzleberry (Item #131003 – $11.95)
- Skin Tone Assortment (Item #129370 – $22.95)
This is also available and a must have to help with shading and fixing "boo-boo's"
- Color Lifter (Item #129369 – $4.95)
You can see by the pictures that each color comes in a pack of 3 and you will get a Light, Medium and Dark Marker so you will be able to blend perfectly! I think that these are the answers to many of your prayers of wishing that you could water color.
Let me clarify that statment…YOU can water-color but I know that many of you do not enjoy it, find it frustrating etc…but I think that this method using the blendabilities will be a FUN and rewarding method of coloring…(remember how much fun it was to color coloring books!
I warn you …this is a totally different technique and true there is a learning curve but I think that it is going to be one of those bicycle things…once you get it – you get it! I adore coloring and these are so fun to play with – I know that you all will do wonders with them!
Three things that I especially like about them…
- You use whisper white card stock (this is PERFECT for those of you that do not have or card for the water coloring paper)
- You use a new Black ink called Memento. (this is my new favorite Black as it cleans just like our stamps…no special cleaner and your stamps do not get stained)
- You can color on our embellishments…..pearls, rhinestones, buttons…
Here are the item numbers for the Ink! ( a must have)
- Memento Ink Pad (Item #132708 – $5.95)
- Memento Ink Refill (Item #133456 – $4.95)
Let’s go….this is so simple and I just had to change up the sentiment for today to YIPPEE-SKIPPEE!!! As I thought that was super appropriate for the unveiling today~ This is from the Yippee Skippee Stamp Set and it always makes me smile with the fun sentiments!
The Stamp is that super beautiful stamp called, Vivid Vases…again – one of those "no brainers" that Stampin' Up! is offering us…super for a budget but always has a classic WOW end result! This would be a great starter stamp for you to learn to use the blendabilities!
I said that you use Whisper White….LOVE IT….but have no fear with ths picture below…this is the back of the colored image. The thing I love is that the pens do NOT alter the look of the paper….the front is just as pretty as if you would have stamped it!
Did you see the pearl…so simple – just color it whatever your heart desires…you have an instant matching embellishment. Quick, fun & DONE! Here is the front of this clean and simple card.
I decided to make my own note card in Rich Razzelberry to POP the accents of the Blendabilities…and I love the end result! The best advice I can give you is practice, practice and then do it again!
I would also Google to watch videos on how to use them and you are going to be amazed at all the different angles and ideas people have with them…I say – watch this one from Mary Fish…to me – she nails it – very short, sweet and spot on! (Typical wonderful Mary)
Also….watch this video from Stampin' Up! – I think it is a great over view on this fun product! SU has many videos on their You Tube Channel that are well worth watching…
I know that there is a big buzz about these gems and as a demonstrator, I can order the next set of six and I am super excited to play (well…after I get my ribbon and paper shares out the door) The liner was from the "Susan go-to" the Brights DSP Stack…..just love them!
I am very proud of Stampin' Up! for being on trend and offering these great markers! I know that these will be a favorite of many as I feel that they are "forgiving" for those that want the look of a "hand colored" image! Please feel free to email me if you have questions!
I am excited to share with you more samples as well as more tips and tricks as I learn them! Let's have a great day and until tomorrow!!! Stampin' hugs!
Pretty card! I’m most interested in the markers for their ability to color pearls and rhinestones. Having small embellishments that match my project would be cool!
Thanks for sharing!
Cyberhugs!
Great job, Susan, on your blog entry today! So very informative! And your pictures and links, too! Thank you so much!
Love the card! Have to pull that stamp set back out. Almost forgot how cute the cards come out using it! Also, thanks for telling everyone about Mary’s video using the blend abilities. I had bought them when it was offered to us as demonstrators and could not get the hang of using them. Watching a couple of videos using them, you will be hooked! After a couple of times, noone will be able to put them down! Love, Love, Love them!! Thanks for all you do Susan!
The colors are so bright and vibrant ! Plus there are more coming !
These are fun to color with and they do take some practice . But…such fun and smooth as silk coloring ! The Color Lifter pen is helpful big time . I call this “Rainy day coloring “.
So excited by the new markers. Can’t wait to try them. Great post!
Can’t wait to try these markers. I’ve been coloring with
Copics. I love that SU has taken the guess work out of
which shades to use for blending. I’m excited about getting
and using this product!
oh btw…LOVE your card. those vases are starting to grow on me.